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BD12 HEV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,680 mi
Last recorded80,680 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 HEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,936 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,150 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,953 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,205 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,006 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BD12 HEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 HEV registered?

BD12 HEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BD12 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 HEV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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